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Although the days of full remote work may be over, many employees have expressed a desire for flexible work arrangements. But with Covid-19 no longer a global health emergency, more organisations could demand that people return to the office – setting the scene for an inevitable tug-of-war. Some organisations including Google, Meta and EY have continued to allow teleworking in some capacity, but others have followed the lead of Twitter’s new boss Elon Musk and insisted on calling employees back
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You know processes for identifying needed goods and services, finding and evaluating suppliers, and negotiating and managing contracts. But have you discovered the power of procurement analytics ? If not, you’re missing one of the most effective ways to maximize processes and position your organization for greater success. Read on for a brief introduction to data analytics, how they can help you assess and improve your processes, and procurement analytics solutions for getting the greatest possi
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